Once regarded as a power couple in the Kenyan entertainment scene, Colonel Mustafa and Marya’s five-year relationship was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by both highs and lows. Their journey was marred by accusations of abuse, infidelity, and the pressures of fame, ultimately leading to their separation.
In a candid interview on the Iko Nini Podcast, Colonel Mustafa delved into the complexities of their relationship, revealing an incident that left a lasting impact on him and contributed to his lingering aversion to phones.
Mustafa recalled a time when he discovered disturbing content on Marya’s phone while she was away for a show. This experience left an indelible mark on him.
“I waited for two weeks without seeing her, and we were living together,” he recounted. “When she returned, I believe she was preparing for a show and left her phone behind. So, when I checked her phone, it didn’t have a PIN code.”
“I saw things there that have left me with a fear of phones to this day,” he revealed. “There were things like ‘the entire house smells of your perfume since you left.’ Additionally, there were other things mentioned that messed with my mind at the time.”
Mustafa acknowledged that Marya might not have been fully prepared for the challenges that came with their newfound fame. As Marya’s popularity in the music industry grew, external influences, promises, and attention played a role in the deterioration of their once strong bond.
“I think I made a mistake by getting her involved in music,” he confessed. “Maybe she wasn’t ready for those things because she didn’t want that. She didn’t want anything to do with music. But we saw an opportunity; we could make money with her, and we thought she should do it.”
“So, I did it with good intentions,” he continued. “But now, as she entered the game, she became loved and in demand. There are many people outside, and they have many promises. So it came, and it fell apart. People came in and messed things up, and that’s how it ended.”
Mustafa clarified that the damage to their relationship extended beyond musical endeavors. Deep-rooted issues, including infidelity, played a more significant role in their separation.
“What ruined my relationship with Marya wasn’t religious matters,” he clarified. “It was something deep, in the midst of which cheating occurred. So, since she did that, she herself said she can’t be with me.“
Following their split, both Mustafa and Marya faced significant challenges in their lives.
